VIDEO - Transitional Escaping and Bottom Escape Concepts

In this video I talk about something that is commonly taught and done when you are caught in side control (leg frame) and I give my particular opinion about it even though it is taught in many gyms. I also talk about the importance of preparation/positional timing when you are getting passed.

You might learn something and possibly unlearn something at the same time.

May I add that you're vulnerable to certain leg locks when your legs are up like that? Here I thought I was the only one who taught this way. Good base video Jason.

Originally Posted by jasculs

Exactly...like the forever dreaded inverted heel hook as an example. Thanks. I still find TONS of people still teach this for some reason.

This is a problem I've had to look into since making more of an effort to address the possibilities of leg attacks as well as to utilize them. I will try to watch the video this afternoon but currently at that place that allows me to pay for Jiu-Jitsu.

Just watched. Good stuff. I've found that I have transitioned out of utilizing that particular posture due to my escapes, and ability to escape before they solidify the position, being hampered by it. I use a wide kickstand with the far-side leg and the knee/toes turned into the mat for the near-side leg. Basically, this:

I've found this to not only help my ability to regain my Guard and keep from getting flat out but I found it to be a good posture for Side Control, Mount, Knee Mount, Side Mount, and North/South. Good to have one solid tool that works in multiple scenarios. Makes it readily available and almost immediately applicable.